Heart attacks are increasingly affecting younger adults, and health experts say many cases involve subtle or silent symptoms. Research shows 1 in 5 heart attacks occurs in adults under 40. Medical ...

A powerful cholesterol-lowering drug may be changing the rules of heart disease prevention. Researchers found that evolocumab, typically used for people who already have cardiovascular disease, can ...

Find out what the quiet process is that leads to a heart attack. Cardiologist shares what happens inside the arteries ...

The death rate of severe heart attacks has risen over the past decade among Americans under 55, new research shows. Reading time 4 minutes Heart attacks have become less life-threatening over time. A ...

What you drink can affect your heart just as much as what you eat. Certain beverages are associated with higher blood pressure, unhealthy cholesterol levels, inflammation, and blood sugar spikes—all ...

Low levels of vitamin D seem to raise your risk of heart attack but scientists are still figuring out why—and whether supplements might help protect you. Vitamin D is thought to play a protective role ...

Stress doesn’t just affect your mental health. High stress can increase your risk of having a heart attack, as can a sudden surge of excitement or fear. Whether it is short-term or chronic, stress can ...

For decades, surviving a heart attack has come with a lifelong prescription: Stay on medications called beta-blockers to help protect your heart. But doctors are taking a closer look at whether ...

While aerobic exercise gets most of the headlines about its ability to improve heart health, mounting evidence suggests strength-building workouts are another critical piece of the heart health puzzle ...

Valentine’s Day is all about the hearts, but is your heart really as healthy as it can be? One nonprofit organization tried to help as many people in the Saratoga High School community answer this ...